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Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV)

Sensors qualified for the size, weight and power constraints of commercial and defense UAV platforms.

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Pre-Flight Testing

From the initial design phase of a new vehicle to just moments before takeoff, our sensors are used to validate the functionality and safety of the equipment.

Applications

Triaxial AccelerometersPiezoresistive Pressure SensorsMicrophonesBlast Pressure SensorsVariable Capacitance Low-Frequency AccelerometersTemperature (Operating Range Monitoring)Pressure Sensors (Lead Detection and Pressure Imbalances)

Sensor solutions

Triaxial Accelerometers

These accelerometers are used for ground testing and flight testing to measure vibration in 3 axes.

  • Industry standard ICP® (IEPE) power supply
  • Measurement of x, y, z vibration in one sensor
  • Adhesive mount for testing applications
  • Screw mount for monitoring applications

Engineered by

PCB

Piezoresistive Pressure Sensors

PCB's Endevco brand of piezoresistive pressure sensors are suitable for wind tunnel and flight testing.

  • Aerodynamic measurements
  • High intensity sound from engines or motors
  • Fast response time
  • Measure both static and dynamic pressure

Engineered by

PCB

Microphones

Acoustic measurement of cabin noise for passenger comfort.

  • Prepolarized with industry standard ICP® (IEPE) power supply
  • Measurement ranges from 5dB to 178dB
  • Frequencies from 4Hz to 70 kHz

Engineered by

PCB

Blast Pressure Sensors

Battery explosion testing for electric aircraft.

  • Pressure sensors with quartz sensing elements
  • For shock wave, blast, and explosive or detonation in closed chambers
  • High frequency response

Engineered by

PCB

Variable Capacitance Low-Frequency Accelerometers

For flutter testing of wing tips during flight.

  • Can be powered by direct aircraft DC voltage (no signal conditioner required)
  • Gas-damped, silicon MEMS sensing elements offer high frequency overload protection
  • Screw mount for permanent monitoring applications

Engineered by

PCB

Brands serving this market

Brands

EndevcoNovaSensorPCB PiezotronicsPiherThermometricsWilcoxon Sensing Technologies

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